The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.
Marine Corps special operations leaders want Marines who not only adapt to new technologies but are also eager to embrace them.
“The big thing that really keeps me up at night is swarms,” Col. Andrew Konicki, head of ground-based air defense for Marine Corps Systems Command, said.
Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.
A nearly $11 billion plan to overhaul Marine barracks by 2037 may have to ditch a plan that would have placed SNCOs in enlisted barracks to mentor Marines.
Xtend of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, produces software for users to control several drones. The proprietary hardware allows for motion control.
More Stories Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets. A nearly $11 billion plan to overhaul Marine barracks by 2037 may have to ditch a plan that would have placed SNCOs in enlisted barracks to mentor Marines. The test explosion on April 26 will allow to France to perfect remotely-operated naval munition systems, including their guidance and pyrotechnics. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has propelled counter-UAS weaponry onto a priority list of add-ons for the vehicle, officials said. The exercises will stress-test the Corps' ability to mobilize its reserve forces in the event of a major military contingency. Service leaders are pondering the utility of new maritime reconnaissance companies, which would use the new watercraft. Ultimately the Marines will field 48 NEMESIS systems. More than half of the 60 systems have been received. Less lecture, more projects and problem-solving on the horizon in Marine schools. Should the Rogue 1 drone not explode or be recalled, it can be disarmed and reused thanks to a mechanical disconnect. Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said. “I think it is striking in its size and scale, even for those folks that have been there throughout the design process.” 184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps. The amphibious assault ship had to return to port a week after it deployed. Load More